Zaffai and the Tempests
$0.28
$0.28Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#962
Current Rank
Izzet Combos
Decks on Moxfield
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Scryfall
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaffai and the Tempests.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Wisdom of Ages+41% Synergy
$0.34
Improvisation Capstone+39% Synergy
$12.85
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+38% Synergy
$0.26
Resonating Lute+32% Synergy
$1.77
Rapturous Moment+32% Synergy
$0.27
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai and the Tempests's abilities and overall game plan.
Time Stretch+41% Synergy
$4.43
Mnemonic Deluge+40% Synergy
$6.89
Apex of Power+40% Synergy
$0.95
Aminatou's Augury+39% Synergy
$0.37
Hit the Mother Lode+35% Synergy
$0.56
Molten-Core Maestro+35% Synergy
$0.91
Nexus of Fate+35% Synergy
$5.83
Expropriate+34% Synergy
$14.33
Enter the Infinite+34% Synergy
$6.99
Call Forth the Tempest+33% Synergy
$34.78
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Prismari, the Inspiration+31% Synergy
$6.91
Seething Song+25% Synergy
$12.78
Hexing Squelcher+25% Synergy
$23.01
Solve the Equation+23% Synergy
$3.64
Mana Geyser+22% Synergy
$1.26
Big Score+17% Synergy
$0.56
Archmage Emeritus+12% Synergy
$0.84
Storm-Kiln Artist+10% Synergy
$1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse+2% Synergy
$2.14
Counterspell-9% Synergy
$3.66
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will+13% Synergy
$67.28
Jeska's Will+10% Synergy
$43.41
Ancient Tomb+9% Synergy
$129.20
Mana Vault+7% Synergy
$109.55
Rhystic Study+5% Synergy
$68.10
Mystical Tutor+5% Synergy
$18.66
Underworld Breach+1% Synergy
$12.17
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$57.92
Gamble-3% Synergy
$15.51
Cyclonic Rift-5% Synergy
$41.55
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Displacer Kitten+31% Synergy
$35.95
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor+27% Synergy
$0.81
Blazing Firesinger+26% Synergy
$0.41
Abstract Paintmage+23% Synergy
$0.27
Colorstorm Stallion+22% Synergy
$0.59
Thunderdrum Soloist+18% Synergy
$0.28
Vivi Ornitier+16% Synergy
$37.00
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.49
Spectacular Skywhale+14% Synergy
$0.20
Harmonized Trio+13% Synergy
$0.54
Muse Seeker+13% Synergy
$0.20
Rootha, Mastering the Moment+13% Synergy
$0.45
Tackle Artist+13% Synergy
$0.12
Prismari Pianist+11% Synergy
$0.36
Hydro-Channeler+10% Synergy
$0.18
The Dawning Archaic+10% Synergy
$1.42
Pigment Wrangler+10% Synergy
$0.14
Elemental Mascot+10% Synergy
$0.09
Treasonous Ogre+9% Synergy
$19.85
Stormcatch Mentor+8% Synergy
$0.27
Thassa's Oracle+8% Synergy
$23.51
Zealous Lorecaster+8% Synergy
$0.09
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+7% Synergy
$0.24
Galazeth Prismari+7% Synergy
$0.36
Goblin Glasswright+7% Synergy
$0.11
Expressive Firedancer+7% Synergy
$0.07
Dirgur Focusmage+6% Synergy
$0.38
The Emperor of Palamecia+6% Synergy
$0.26
Emeritus of Conflict+6% Synergy
$2.55
Leitmotif Composer+6% Synergy
$0.21
Exhibition Tidecaller+6% Synergy
$0.64
Electro, Assaulting Battery+5% Synergy
$6.03
Emeritus of Ideation+5% Synergy
$10.20
Ashling, Rekindled+5% Synergy
$1.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+4% Synergy
$50.71
Alania, Divergent Storm+4% Synergy
$0.31
Goblin Electromancer+3% Synergy
$0.29
Simian Spirit Guide+3% Synergy
$3.21
Ashling, Flame Dancer+3% Synergy
$6.43
Faerie Mastermind+3% Synergy
$10.74
Archmage of Runes+2% Synergy
$3.29
Veyran, Voice of Duality+1% Synergy
$2.00
Dualcaster Mage+1% Synergy
$4.98
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.83
Laboratory Maniac0% Synergy
$2.25
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$0.74
Birgi, God of Storytelling-3% Synergy
$33.95
Guttersnipe-5% Synergy
$0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner-7% Synergy
$0.88
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-13% Synergy
$7.13
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.
Pyretic Ritual+22% Synergy
$6.49
Magma Opus+19% Synergy
$0.24
Return the Favor+17% Synergy
$0.76
Prismari Charm+16% Synergy
$0.29
Mana Drain+13% Synergy
$55.69
Traumatic Critique+13% Synergy
$1.12
Essence Scatter+11% Synergy
$0.15
Quick Study+10% Synergy
$0.30
Prismari Command+9% Synergy
$0.29
Flashback+9% Synergy
$5.37
Desperate Ritual+9% Synergy
$6.13
Vibrant Outburst+9% Synergy
$0.28
Disdainful Stroke+9% Synergy
$0.18
Homesickness+9% Synergy
$0.13
Choreographed Sparks+8% Synergy
$0.21
Divergent Equation+8% Synergy
$0.27
Chase Inspiration+8% Synergy
$0.12
Stress Dream+8% Synergy
$0.14
Essence Flux+8% Synergy
$1.38
Swan Song+7% Synergy
$7.94
Galvanic Iteration+7% Synergy
$0.39
Spell Pierce+7% Synergy
$0.28
Brush Off+7% Synergy
$0.24
Burst Lightning+6% Synergy
$0.25
Abrade+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$7.44
Unexpected Windfall+4% Synergy
$3.16
Valakut Awakening+4% Synergy
$15.77
Dig Through Time+3% Synergy
$0.25
Force of Negation+3% Synergy
$50.30
Pact of Negation+3% Synergy
$18.18
Mana Sculpt+3% Synergy
$0.89
Red Elemental Blast+3% Synergy
$11.88
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$70.46
Brain Freeze+2% Synergy
$3.81
Narset's Reversal+2% Synergy
$2.53
Flusterstorm+1% Synergy
$8.72
Mental Misstep+1% Synergy
$10.52
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$2.03
Aetherize-2% Synergy
$0.37
Snap-3% Synergy
$3.22
Lightning Bolt-5% Synergy
$0.82
Reality Shift-5% Synergy
$0.30
Frantic Search-6% Synergy
$1.04
Pongify-7% Synergy
$2.08
Rapid Hybridization-9% Synergy
$0.54
Negate-12% Synergy
$0.19
Brainstorm-14% Synergy
$1.39
Chaos Warp-14% Synergy
$0.35
Opt-19% Synergy
$0.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.
Stock Up+24% Synergy
$2.33
Sea Gate Restoration+23% Synergy
$36.92
Rise of the Eldrazi+23% Synergy
$21.46
Insurrection+19% Synergy
$9.63
Splatter Technique+17% Synergy
$0.30
Dance with Calamity+17% Synergy
$0.34
Beacon of Tomorrows+17% Synergy
$3.21
Temporal Manipulation+16% Synergy
$12.80
Mizzix's Mastery+15% Synergy
$7.95
Seize the Spoils+15% Synergy
$0.16
Volcanic Vision+15% Synergy
$0.50
Temporal Mastery+15% Synergy
$4.04
Echocasting Symposium+14% Synergy
$4.72
Visionary's Dance+13% Synergy
$0.18
Capture of Jingzhou+12% Synergy
$10.63
Temporal Trespass+12% Synergy
$3.10
Expressive Iteration+11% Synergy
$0.30
Personal Tutor+11% Synergy
$5.95
Blatant Thievery+11% Synergy
$4.25
Brass's Bounty+10% Synergy
$0.42
Time Warp+10% Synergy
$14.35
Karn's Temporal Sundering+10% Synergy
$1.65
Alrund's Epiphany+10% Synergy
$3.22
Flow State+9% Synergy
$2.43
Clone Legion+9% Synergy
$4.05
Creative Technique+9% Synergy
$0.32
Artistic Process+9% Synergy
$0.18
Part the Waterveil+8% Synergy
$0.88
Sleight of Hand+7% Synergy
$0.33
Rousing Refrain+7% Synergy
$0.27
Steal the Show+7% Synergy
$0.29
Walk the Aeons+7% Synergy
$1.92
Procrastinate+7% Synergy
$0.20
Furygale Flocking+6% Synergy
$0.27
Abstract Performance+6% Synergy
$0.26
Surge to Victory+6% Synergy
$0.32
Mathemagics+5% Synergy
$4.24
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+3% Synergy
$12.10
Mind's Desire+3% Synergy
$1.02
Rite of Flame+2% Synergy
$6.66
Wheel of Fortune+2% Synergy
$2092.91
Merchant Scroll+2% Synergy
$5.51
Treasure Cruise+1% Synergy
$0.30
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$0.80
Strike It Rich-5% Synergy
$2.27
Windfall-9% Synergy
$4.77
Ponder-13% Synergy
$1.88
Preordain-14% Synergy
$0.49
Faithless Looting-18% Synergy
$0.29
Vandalblast-18% Synergy
$2.51
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ruby Medallion+14% Synergy
$12.15
Sapphire Medallion+14% Synergy
$6.53
Diary of Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.20
Mindsplice Apparatus+2% Synergy
$1.66
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.27
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$104.64
Isochron Scepter-2% Synergy
$13.09
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.24
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$2.38
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+14% Synergy
$1.15
Sunbird's Invocation+9% Synergy
$0.38
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.65
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$1.16
Swarm Intelligence+6% Synergy
$0.40
Arcane Bombardment+5% Synergy
$6.51
Omniscience+4% Synergy
$5.98
Metallurgic Summonings+4% Synergy
$1.97
Rite of the Dragoncaller+2% Synergy
$3.12
Leyline of Anticipation+2% Synergy
$8.42
Mystic Remora0% Synergy
$11.77
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$3.71
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Crackling Wit-5% Synergy
$16.58
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mistrise Village+13% Synergy
$9.89
Mystic Sanctuary+12% Synergy
$1.00
Skycoach Waypoint+10% Synergy
$0.27
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+7% Synergy
$0.48
City of Traitors+5% Synergy
$525.41
Urza's Saga+4% Synergy
$41.08
Restless Spire+3% Synergy
$0.22
Otawara, Soaring City+2% Synergy
$31.45
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.26
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$7.46
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$2.84
Desolate Lighthouse-3% Synergy
$0.19
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
$0.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Tablet of Discovery+22% Synergy
$0.53
Thran Dynamo+18% Synergy
$3.55
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.37
Potioner's Trove+8% Synergy
$0.13
Grim Monolith+7% Synergy
$468.63
Bender's Waterskin+6% Synergy
$0.84
Talisman of Creativity+5% Synergy
$2.97
Gilded Lotus+5% Synergy
$0.59
Chrome Mox+4% Synergy
$166.69
Mox Diamond+4% Synergy
$1122.75
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$3.78
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
$2.16
Lotus Petal+2% Synergy
$35.53
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
$239.75
Lion's Eye Diamond+2% Synergy
$788.89
Arcane Signet+1% Synergy
$0.38
Hedron Archive+1% Synergy
$0.22
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.63
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.20
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.35
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.29
Sky Diamond-2% Synergy
$0.27
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.41
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.35
Izzet Signet-5% Synergy
$0.35
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Sea Gate Restoration+23% Synergy
$36.92
Spectacle Summit+16% Synergy
$0.16
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.49
Stormcarved Coast+12% Synergy
$1.87
Volcanic Island+10% Synergy
Steam Vents+8% Synergy
$12.63
Scalding Tarn+8% Synergy
$38.59
Thundering Falls+8% Synergy
$15.96
Scorched Geyser+8% Synergy
$2.62
Turbulent Springs+8% Synergy
$5.07
Gemstone Caverns+7% Synergy
$52.79
Cavern of Souls+7% Synergy
$49.79
Riverpyre Verge+6% Synergy
$24.30
Fabled Passage+5% Synergy
$1.03
Misty Rainforest+5% Synergy
$37.10
Arid Mesa+5% Synergy
$32.05
Bloodstained Mire+5% Synergy
$18.17
City of Brass+5% Synergy
$9.99
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$7.44
Flooded Strand+4% Synergy
$15.69
Polluted Delta+4% Synergy
$19.95
Valakut Awakening+4% Synergy
$15.77
Mana Confluence+4% Synergy
$33.71
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.17
Prismari Campus+3% Synergy
$0.23
Coastal Peak+2% Synergy
$0.44
Wooded Foothills+2% Synergy
$16.93
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.44
Cascade Bluffs+1% Synergy
$0.36
Training Center+1% Synergy
$15.71
Exotic Orchard+1% Synergy
$0.23
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$36.98
Mountain-1% Synergy
$2.00
Island-1% Synergy
$0.07
Evolving Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$0.74
Molten Tributary-2% Synergy
$0.25
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.34
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.11
Ferrous Lake-3% Synergy
$0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs-3% Synergy
$0.12
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$6.40
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.24
Frostboil Snarl-4% Synergy
$0.36
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.77
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.34
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.23
Sulfur Falls-8% Synergy
$0.39
Temple of Epiphany-8% Synergy
$0.20
Izzet Boilerworks-13% Synergy
$0.36
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